win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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But workwear brands, which have gone through these trend cycles many times, haven’t always viewed the fashion sphere as a win-win. Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 The inexpensive hardware, the ability to repurpose older Windows 10 PCs that are ineligible for Windows 11 upgrade, the simple setup and management, the Gemini AI, and the centralized security all add up to Cameyo by Google being a win-win proposition. PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025 Getting a player who can hit 50 home runs while also saving money is a win-win for Craig Breslow. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025 Bauer, who grew up in Mendota Heights less than a mile from the cafe, sees her arrangement with the Book Lady’s Library as a win-win. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.

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